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Ecology and Society

By Luke Martell

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Ecology and Society

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Ecology and Society is an introduction to 'green ideas' for students in the social sciences. It goes beyond traditional sociological boundaries to show how society interacts with nature but suggests that there are flaws in the philosophy and politics of the green movement. The book analyses ecological limits on, and effects of, industrialism and economic growth. Martell assesses forms of society and politics appropriate to sustainability. He evaluates proposals for frugality and argues for global and interventionist solutions over the decentralized and capitalist proposals of greens and economic liberals. The volume analyses the philosophy of environmentalism and assesses explanations for the development of the green movement in recent years. Martell shows how ecology both revolutionizes and relies on traditions in political thought such as conservatism, liberalism, socialism and feminism. In an assessment of ways of rethinking relations between society and nature he proposes a realistic perspective over approaches popular in sociology and the green movement. The book concludes with an assessment of the future of the green movement, arguing for a focus on politics and alliances, rather than social agents or lifestyle politics, in green politics.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
240
Release Date:
1994-07-23
Publication Date:
1994-07-01
Publisher:
Polity Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0745610234
ISBN13:
9780745610238
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
362 g
Height:
154 cm
Width:
231 cm
Thickness:
37 cm
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